The Everything Guide to Online Genealogy: A complete resource to using the Web to trace your family history

by Kimberly Powell

Overview

With millions of records now available online, those interested in their family history have a wealth of information, and misinformation, at their fingertips. In this book, author Kimberly Powell, the About.com Guide to Genealogy, helps both novice and experienced genealogists sort it all out. She shows you where to search and which key-words you'll need to create an accurate family tree from start to finish. With this book, you will learn how to create an online search strategy, use search engines and Soundex to find kin, reach out to others with peer-to-peer record swapping, discover useful records from around the world, and more. Packed with tips on free databases, search sites, and downloadable government records, you will have all you need to use the Web to dig out your family's true tale!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781605507859
Publisher:	Adams Media
Publication date:	09/17/2008
Series:	Everything
Sold by:	SIMON & SCHUSTER
Format:	eBook
Pages:	304
Sales rank:	228,973
File size:	2 MB